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package org.semanticweb.elk.reasoner.taxonomy;

import java.util.Collection;

import org.semanticweb.elk.owl.interfaces.ElkClass;
import org.semanticweb.elk.owl.interfaces.ElkNamedIndividual;
import org.semanticweb.elk.reasoner.taxonomy.model.InstanceTaxonomy;

/**
 * Abstract taxonomy for classes and their instances (individuals). The main
 * purpose of this is to provide an "interface" that is specific enough for
 * engines to modify the data without needing to refer to a particular
 * implementation.
 * 
 * @author Markus Kroetzsch
 * 
 */
public abstract class IndividualClassTaxonomy implements
		InstanceTaxonomy {

	abstract NonBottomClassNode getCreateClassNode(Collection members);

	abstract IndividualNode getCreateIndividualNode(
			Collection members);

	abstract void addUnsatisfiableClass(ElkClass elkClass);
}